Eiffel Tower, this unique structure which changed the sky line of Paris , France after the completion of its construction in 1889, owes its name to its architect, Gustave Eiffel . This historic tower stands on Champ de Mars beside the river Seine in Paris , France . Constructed of iron, the tower is 324m. high including the 24 m. antenna and is one of the tallest structures in Paris .
Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, was built for the International Exhibition in Paris ,in 1889, to mark the 100 th . Year of the French Revolution of 1789 . The construction was started in the year 1887 and it took two years to complete it. Although the official inauguration took place on 31 st March it was open to the public on 6 th May. The Tower was opened by King Edward VIII, the Prince of wales who became the King of England, later on. Gustave Eiffel's design was selected among the 700 designs proposed for the tower.
Eiffel tower built of 15000 iron pieces consists of 2.5 million rivets. It weighs 7000 tons and 300 steel workers were required to construct it. The tower has 1652 steps to reach the top. As a part of its maintenance, 50-60 tons of three graded paints is required to fight rust.
Eiffel Tower offers a magnificent view of the city at Paris specially from its top. The best time during the day is an hour before sunset. At night when the tower is lit up by golden lights it becomes one of the finest views in the city of Paris .
Facing a lot of resistances from renowned people like Maupassant, Zola,.Garnier and Dumas who blamed it as destroying the beauty of the city, the monumental structure has safely made its place as the image of the city and the country as well.
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